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The Woodies Podcast - September Edition

Our third instalment of the internationally acclaimed podcast. This month's episode features an interview with Dave Mitchell on what we're getting up to in the Autumn term and also the why behind it. We interview Emily Quilter about her amazing work in the field of leprosy treatment and Jon Peach, who shares about recently representing GB in a futsal competition and how he came to faith.

The September podcast is now available, featuring an interview with Dave Mitchell about the term ahead, Emily Quilter and her research into leprosy and Jon Peach with his passion for sport and Jesus.

Loser: Lose your life - Dave Mitchell

September 1st 2019 7pm: Loser: Lose your life. (Luke 9:23-27. Philippians 3).

Sometimes we are accused of offering a ‘cheap’ gospel; God is so loving and so for us that to be a Christian is blessing all the way without cost. Jesus however combined the proclamation of good news with a stark call to follow the way of the cross (The Calvary Road). To follow Jesus is to embrace a life that may involve suffering and persecution. For those of us in the West it’s a challenge to listen to the persecuted Church. Would we be keen to identify as Christians if we had to face what they do? Why do they do it? Download Discussion notes

Loser: Lose your life - Tim Dobson

September 1st 2019 11am: Loser: Lose your life. (Luke 9:23-27. Philippians 3).

Sometimes we are accused of offering a ‘cheap’ gospel; God is so loving and so for us that to be a Christian is blessing all the way without cost. Jesus however combined the proclamation of good news with a stark call to follow the way of the cross (The Calvary Road). To follow Jesus is to embrace a life that may involve suffering and persecution. For those of us in the West it’s a challenge to listen to the persecuted Church. Would we be keen to identify as Christians if we had to face what they do? Why do they do it? Download Discussion notes

Loser: Lose your life - Dave Mitchell (7pm Sermon)

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September 1st 2019 7pm: Loser: Lose your life. (Luke 9:23-27. Philippians 3).

Sometimes we are accused of offering a ‘cheap’ gospel; God is so loving and so for us that to be a Christian is blessing all the way without cost. Jesus however combined the proclamation of good news with a stark call to follow the way of the cross (The Calvary Road). To follow Jesus is to embrace a life that may involve suffering and persecution. For those of us in the West it’s a challenge to listen to the persecuted Church. Would we be keen to identify as Christians if we had to face what they do? Why do they do it? Download Discussion notes

Loser: Lose your life - Tim Dobson (11am Sermon)

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September 1st 2019 11am: Loser: Lose your life. (Luke 9:23-27. Philippians 3).

Sometimes we are accused of offering a ‘cheap’ gospel; God is so loving and so for us that to be a Christian is blessing all the way without cost. Jesus however combined the proclamation of good news with a stark call to follow the way of the cross (The Calvary Road). To follow Jesus is to embrace a life that may involve suffering and persecution. For those of us in the West it’s a challenge to listen to the persecuted Church. Would we be keen to identify as Christians if we had to face what they do? Why do they do it? Download Discussion notes

Prayer Week Sun 15th-22nd Sept

Prayer is lots of things! It's asking, it's listening, it's crying out to God about the things we are overwhelmed by, it's hard work at times and then sometimes it's exhilarating and time flies whilst we pray and we wonder why we don't do it more!

Jesus prayed, he taught his disciples to pray, "When you pray....." (Matt 6:6) and assumes prayer will be part of the rhythm of our lives as we follow Him.

So, why have a week of 24-7 Prayer at Woodies? Well, 'Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.' Ps 127:1. Dave loves this verse, it's a real bedrock to life at Woodies and it sums up why we pray. We need God to build our church and we want to keep in step with his Holy Spirit while we're joining in.  

Prayer Week is us saying to God in a corporate way at the beginning of a busy term, "We need you, we have plans and dreams for Woodies and the city but we want to seek your perspective and power first and foremost." There are 3 opportunities to join in, could you choose 1?
 

1. Sign up for a 1 hour slot in our 24/7 Prayer Room via this link; we have 168 hours to fill! The Prayer room is a quiet space for you to encounter God’s presence as you pray. There are lots of creative ideas to help you pray through the hour.

2. We are gathering on Thurs 19th Sept with Pete Greig. Pete will be sharing about prayer from his latest book, and we’ll have time to pray together.

3. Come along to early morning prayer watch each morning from 7.15-8.15 am in the Foyer. There will be fresh coffee and pastries, worship and prayer. 

The prayers said this week will change situations and usher in God's kingdom in new ways, lets expect our faith to increase as we focus on our amazing God and his incredible power. And lets allow ourselves to be changed as we spend time with Jesus and welcome his Holy Spirit to revive us, our church and city.  

Have a great 24-7 prayer week, find a way to join in and lets pray!

Love Rachel x

"Prayer is not overcoming God's reluctance. It is laying hold of his willingness." Martin Luther.

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